Bike Tours in Amsterdam and surrounding area’s

Sightseeing tours going outside of Amsterdam to the surrounding countryside areas

Amsterdam is not the only city where you can find fun, exciting and educating bike tours. There are also bike tours to some neighbouring towns and countrysides, and you can find them on this page.

Windmills, Cheese & Clogs: 3-Hour Countryside Bike Tour

Experience the charming countryside along the Amstel on a bike ride to the outskirts of Amsterdam. Admire beautiful Dutch architecture and pause at one of the oldest farms, where both cheeses and clogs are made.

Discover the beauty of Amsterdam and the surrounding countryside by bike. Cycle along the Amstel river and enjoy a view of the Magere Brug, the Blauwbrug and the locks that regulate the water level. Cycle past historic houses that reflect the early prosperity of the city.

On this 3-hour tour you will start at the harbour with a beautiful view over the IJ. Cycle through Amsterdam-East and head for the Amstel along the 17th-century VOC ship. Along the way you will see several famous monuments, including a mill.

Outside the city, in the middle of the Dutch polder, you pause at a farm from the 15th century that specialises in making cheese and clogs. It is hard to believe that the farm and the mills are at such a short distance from the city.

After the visit to the farm you cycle back to the center of Amsterdam. The tour is available to private groups at any time and from any location – simply send a request for an unforgettable experience in Amsterdam.

Highlights:

• Admire the picturesque countryside while cycling along the Amstel
• See historic houses from the Golden Age
• Visit a mill and a cheese farm and clog factory

Included in the tour:

• Live guide
• Bicycle
• Visit to a traditional farm that specialises in making cheese and clogs.

Departure point:
Piet Heinkade 25. 1019 BR Amsterdam

Good to know:
The bicycle delivery service is only available for groups.
The tour can be canceled in very bad weather.

Half-Day Bloemendaal Beach & Dunes 30 km Bike Tour

Cycle through the dunes of Bloemendaal and experience the beautiful surroundings with a professional guide. Experience the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, the dunes and the beach, country estates, monuments and much more.

Highlights:

• Cycle through the dunes of Bloemendaal and experience the beautiful surroundings with a professional guide
• See historic buildings and estates
• Look at a working flour mill
• Enjoy a drink while overlooking the sea
• Enjoy the sights of the memorial stones that were built after the Second World War
• Enjoy talking with your guide, who speaks Dutch, English, German and French

Escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam or Haarlem and enjoy a unique experience in the beautiful surroundings of the dunes of Bloemendaal. Enjoy the fresh sea air less than 25 minutes from Amsterdam.

Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness, the bike rides are available as private or group options, all under the guidance of an experienced guide. You can also book a customised tour if you are with a group of at least 4 people. Cycle past historic buildings and estates to discover ancient ruins and villas. Stop to see a working flour factory and travel back in time at the authentic mill shop.

Enjoy the landscape of the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, where 3,800 hectares of dunes bloom with rare flora and fauna. Cycle through ancient forests to see large herbivores, such as Scottish Highland cattle and Konik horses.

Look out over the sea while enjoying a drink at the best beach club in Bloemendaal aan Zee, or reflect on one of the 8 memorial stones erected in memory of the 422 people who were shot in the dunes by the Germans during the Second World War 2.

Included in the tour:

• Guide
• Bicycle rental
• A drink

Meeting point:
Meet each other at the DuneBiking center, Rustenburgherweg 8, Bloemendaal (note: not 8A or 8B) (Tel: +31 (0) 6 38 60 13 46).

Directions by train: A train runs twice an hour from Amsterdam (4 minutes) and half an hour), starting from track 1. The average travel time is 24 minutes. The train from Haarlem train station takes just 6 minutes.

For more information, go to 9292.nl.

The meeting point for activities is a 5-minute walk from Bloemendaal train station. For transfers by car, go to www.anwb.nl/planner to plan your route. If you want to cycle, the distance from the center of Haarlem is approximately 10 minutes

Good to know:

1. This activity is suitable for everyone. The only requirement is that you can cycle the specified distance in kilometers and can cycle comfortably in a dune-like area.
2. Children are welcome to participate, but children up to 12 years old.
3. The Netherlands is an ideal country for cycling, and the routes are mainly on cycle paths and in relatively quiet areas.
4. It is not mandatory to wear a helmet, but helmets are available on request. Children are especially advised to wear a helmet.
5. The local supplier cannot be held liable for any personal injury or damage to the bikes during the bike rides. It is up to all participants to have good travel and/or health insurance.
6. The DuneBiking bicycles are of excellent quality and very comfortable. The bicycles have seven gears.
7. The use of your own bicycle is possible, in which case a discount of € 5 applies.

Amsterdam: Waterland and Fishermen’s Villages Biking Tour

Take a tour to explore traditional Dutch farms and picturesque villages and discover that cycling through the Waterland of Amsterdam is a remarkable experience in all weather conditions.

Highlights:

• Visit the picturesque village of Broek in Waterland
• Experience two of the seven Dutch inscriptions on the UNESCO World Heritage List
• Taste the best pancakes that Amsterdam has to offer
• Discover for yourself how the Dutch built miles of dikes to protect themselves against the water

Begin your bike ride by taking the ferry to the north side of the city. View the Amsterdam Tower and the Eye Film Museum, a unique introduction to the Oud Holland region in Amsterdam. Then you cycle through the amazing Waterland nature reserve. This flat polder landscape offers a view of moments that are lost in time, while you encounter vast fields and traditional Dutch farmers in their daily lives.

Cycle through old villages, such as Broek in Waterland and Zunderdorp, where time seems to have stopped. The land is protected by miles of dikes and pumping stations, making picturesque villages thrive, and the region becomes a hotspot for outdoor activities on land and on the water. You also have the opportunity to visit a windmill, with time for a small optional pancake lunch on the way.

Included in the tour:

• Guide
• Bicycle
• Poncho in case of rain

Meeting point:
Piet Heinkade 25, 1019 BR Amsterdam

Good to know:
This tour requires minimum numbers and can be canceled in case they are not reached

Amsterdam: Guided Countryside 4-Hour Bike Tour

Cycle through the tranquil Dutch countryside on a relaxed 4-hour bike ride and view the picturesque windmills and fishing villages of the Waterland Municipality. Escape the bustle of the city center of Amsterdam for the beauty of it.

Highlights:

1. Cycle through a perfect landscape on the outskirts of Amsterdam
2. Escape the bustle of the city center for a landscape of streams, villages and windmills
3. Ride a flat route on new and comfortable bikes
4. Break for lunch (at your own expense) away from the bustle of the center of Amsterdam
5. Discover a perfect landscape on the outskirts of Amsterdam on a half-day cycling tour through the Dutch countryside.
6. Departure from the city center, close to Amsterdam Central Station, and transfer to the Waterland municipality, just 15 minutes north of the center of Amsterdam. Ride on new and comfortable bikes and admire the flat Dutch landscape with soft streams, wooden houses and iconic windmills.
7. Under the guidance of an experienced guide you will pass picturesque villages and towns, along the banks of the dikes and waterways that gave the Waterland municipality its name. The enterprising Dutch have reclaimed the land from the sea and the country is just as rich in history as it is in water.

Included in the tour:

• Bicycle
• Poncho
• About 30 minutes lunch break

Meeting point:
Meet each other at the Yellow Bike head office at Nieuwezijds Kolk 29 (a 3-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station)

Important information:

• Good to know
• Book this tour in advance
• The cycle route is flat, but make sure you are fit enough to cycle